Union, Omni hotels reach agreement
“This is a contract we fought for and won,” he said, standing amid a throng of hotel workers who filled West Street, blocking midday traffic. “We needed an increase. You spend all your money on your rent and you don’t have anything left for your kids.”.

“... everything about this election is extraordinary.”
As the campaign for president draws to a close, Vice President Kamala Harris has sent surrogates from every corner of the Democratic network to share her message of unity and prosperity, along with the consequences of what another Donald Trump presidency would look like.

Green-roof bus shelters help cool 28 bus route
This month, through the project, the city announced the installation of new plant-filled roofs over the existing structures of 30 bus shelters along the 28 bus route, which cuts from Mattapan Station through Dorchester and Roxbury to Ruggles Station..

Bridge renamed in honor of Celtics legend Bill Russell
On Monday, Mayor Michelle Wu joined Jeannine Russell, Gov. Maura Healey, other state and local officials, and Celtics leadership and players to rename the North Washington Street Bridge the William Felton “Bill” Russell Bridge, in honor of NBA legend and civil rights activist Bill Russell.

Kirk Taylor takes the reins at Mass Life Sciences Center
“My predecessors have created a world-class organization, focused on economic growth and health equity in the life sciences for Massachusetts,” Taylor said in a statement. “I look forward to working with my team to advance the MLSC, through innovation and cross-sector partnerships with local communities.

A climate call to action at Museum of Science
The gatherings over the weekend were part of the museum’s “Year of the Earthshot,” its yearlong programming centered on climate solutions, energy and the environment.

“Minimum wage sounds nice … but Question 5 would cut my overall earnings.”
“Minimum wage sounds nice … but Question 5 would cut my overall earnings.”.

A split decision on workers’ rights ballot questions
As the country’s economy continues its shift from manufacturing to services, the status of workers has morphed. A smaller percentage of workers belong to labor unions, compared to the industrial era, and those who do tend to hold jobs in government or the services sector.

A reckoning in the music industry
In fact, the ubiquitous presence of Sean “Diddy” Combs is virtually impossible for rap fans to separate from the image of their beloved “Biggie Smalls,” as B.I.G. was known to his adoring audience.

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Marie-Aude Guié, Vice President of Scientific Computing and Data Science at X-Chem Incorporated, a company whose primary focus is biotechnology, was recently appointed to serve on the board of directors for St. Francis House of Boston, the state’s largest daytime shelter.

Black women set to break barriers on election day
There has been great excitement and renewed voter engagement since Vice President Kamala Harris rose to the top of the Democratic presidential ticket on July 21.

Boston XChange announces its first cohort
They provide plastic-free products for improving home health with the purpose of protecting the environment from plastic waste, allowing those who want to escape mass single-use plastic products and packaging, which result in environmental...

Boston Caribbean Fashion Week
BCFW Runway Show–A model shows off New Yorkbased and Jamaica-representing designer Jody-Ann Allen’s brand Ann Jodes..

EMS Graduation
Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) celebrated the graduation of 27 EMT-Recruits and three recent promotions in a ceremony at Boston Public Library’s Rabb Hall..

Boston Arts Academy Foundation Honors
Awardees pose with singer/songwriter James Taylor. (From left) Joshua Boger, Don Law, Katherine Chapman Stemberg, June Ambrose, Stephanie Brown, James Taylor, Denella Clark, Christy Cashman, Tyrone Sutton, Jeff Rosica, Latoyia Edwards..

Boston Caribbean Fashion Week
BCFW Honors Award Ceremony – Opening Night featured a panel discussion with Jewelry Designer Jacqueline Ortega and stylist Heleena Norvette. The event was moderated by Cheryl Jean..

Boston Arts Academy Foundation Honors
Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune and Denella Clark, BAAF President and CEO..

Blues: It’s a leading thing
With this attention to the feelings and meaning, intent of the blues perhaps to lift the travails of life. Someone suggested the Blues may have the power to lift our deepest troubles away even if only for the moment, allowing us to maybe catch a breath, adjust an attitude and jump back on board again.

Wayland chocolate shop serves up original flavors
Originally from Chicago, the couple’s portfolio is indicative of their business savvy and entrepreneurial spirit. Their earliest business endeavors started in their hometown in the late ’80s, when Pam and David owned a coffee shop that eventually succumbed to the powerful beverage conglomerate Starbucks.

Adding flair and flavor to the Head of the Charles
This past weekend, the 59th Head of the Charles Regatta was celebrated in Cambridge and was full of rowers from across the country and the world. However, with all of the mesomorphic athletes racing over the three-mile course, there was one unique group of competitors who were racing on this warm sunny day.

The New York Liberty wins its first WNBA title in franchise history
It is fitting that the first WNBA title in the 28-year history of the New York Liberty franchise would have incredible drama attached to it. The Liberty got every break possible to finally get past the determined Minnesota Lynx, 67-62, in overtime before a delirious sellout crowd at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Are Black CEO departures signaling move away from DEI?
But some of that momentum may be faltering. Since the start of the year, at least 10 Black leaders and executives have left prominent roles in Massachusetts organizations, from industries spanning health care and the life sciences to higher education to the financial sector.

Multifamily development in Roxbury worked with diverse set of contractors
The condos were built by two Black-owned firms and constructed using the services of minority-owned businesses, an anomaly in the construction industry but an important decision, said Darryl Settles, president of Catalyst Ventures Development, one of the co-developers of the condominiums.

Berklee taps into the deep, Black roots of country music
Country music is having its moment. With the release of Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” record, Shaboozey’s chart-topping single “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”, and Sabrina Carpenter’s roots-inspired “Slim Pickins,” the genre appears to be at the forefront of pop culture, with various artists embracing its sound.

‘& Juliet’: Shakespeare’s famous protagonist finally has it her way
Whether it’s Shakespearean storytellers or Leonardo DiCaprio starring in the story, we’re all bracing ourselves for that familiar ending. The musical “& Juliet,” a Broadway tour production landing in Boston next month, flips this classic ending on its head.

Titus Kaphar’s ‘Exhibiting Forgiveness’ is a beautiful mediation on repair and reconciliation
Forgiveness can be complex. In some traditions, like the African American church, there is a belief that forgiving someone who harmed you is more for your benefit than theirs. Other traditions, like Judaism, posit forgiveness only comes after someone who harmed you verbally acknowledges the pain they caused.